Hal Far AFB - Hal Far AFB
Flight / Schedule
Hal Far AFB - Hal Far AFB
Aircraft
Fairey IIIRegistration
N9730
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFDate
July 7, 1930 at 12:00 AM
Type
CRASHFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Crash Location
Hal Far AFB All Malta
Region
Europe • Malta
Crash Cause
Other causes
Narrative Report
On July 7, 1930 at 12:00 AM, Hal Far AFB - Hal Far AFB experienced a crash involving Fairey III, operated by Royal Air Force - RAF, with the event recorded near Hal Far AFB All Malta.
The flight was categorized as training and the reported phase was landing (descent or approach) at a lake, sea, ocean, river crash site.
2 people were known to be on board, 2 fatalities were recorded, 0 survivors were identified or estimated. This corresponds to an estimated fatality rate of 100.0%.
Crew on board: 2, crew fatalities: 2, passengers on board: 0, passenger fatalities: 0, other fatalities: 0.
The listed crash cause is other causes. Upon landing on sea off Hal Bar, the aircraft collided with a dinghy and crashed. Both crew members were killed.
Aircraft reference details include registration N9730.
Fatalities
Total
2
Crew
2
Passengers
0
Other
0
Crash Summary
Upon landing on sea off Hal Bar, the aircraft collided with a dinghy and crashed. Both crew members were killed.
Cause: Other causes
Occupants & Outcome
Crew On Board
2
Passengers On Board
0
Estimated Survivors
0
Fatality Rate
100.0%
Known people on board: 2
Operational Details
Schedule / Flight
Hal Far AFB - Hal Far AFB
Operator
Royal Air Force - RAFFlight Type
Training
Flight Phase
Landing (descent or approach)
Crash Site
Lake, Sea, Ocean, River
Region / Country
Europe • Malta
Aircraft Details
Aircraft
Fairey IIIRegistration
N9730
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